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Read more about the article An extraordinary gift: Nearly 100-year-old Steinway piano starts new life with student

An extraordinary gift: Nearly 100-year-old Steinway piano starts new life with student

  • Post author:Kelly Smith
  • Post published:June 16, 2022
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The nearly 100-year-old Steinway & Sons piano stood quiet and alone in the living room of Mari Reive’s empty childhood home in St. Petersburg, where it had been the center…

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Read more about the article The Florida Orchestra names Chelsea Gallo as assistant conductor

The Florida Orchestra names Chelsea Gallo as assistant conductor

  • Post author:Florida Orchestra
  • Post published:April 27, 2022
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The Florida Orchestra has named rising star Chelsea Gallo as its new assistant conductor starting with the 2022-23 season in the fall. Gallo will lead TFO’s youth and community concerts,…

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Read more about the article Inside the Music: The Maestro reveals the magic of The Firebird

Inside the Music: The Maestro reveals the magic of The Firebird

  • Post author:Kurt Loft
  • Post published:February 14, 2022
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You’re sitting in a concert hall listening to Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird, the first of his three famous ballet scores. Midway through, you wonder what the composer was thinking, why…

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Read more about the article The Florida Orchestra’s Soundwaves series returns

The Florida Orchestra’s Soundwaves series returns

  • Post author:Kelly Smith
  • Post published:February 1, 2022
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Chamber concerts range from Baroque to more modern in Tampa, St. Petersburg The Florida Orchestra is bringing back its popular Masterworks Soundwaves concerts with a series of intimate performances throughout…

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Read more about the article Important update from TFO President Mark Cantrell

Important update from TFO President Mark Cantrell

  • Post author:Florida Orchestra
  • Post published:September 14, 2021
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This is it! The moment we’ve been waiting for. We are thrilled to bring back The Florida Orchestra at full power for full audiences throughout Tampa Bay. Since the beginning…

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Read more about the article Afterthoughts: A precious season that defied the odds

Afterthoughts: A precious season that defied the odds

  • Post author:Kurt Loft
  • Post published:June 1, 2021
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Since The Florida Orchestra began playing music in 1968, no season has been like this one, and no experience – including various woes and hurricanes – compares to what Covid…

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Read more about the article One year later, TFO performs 50th live concert amid pandemic

One year later, TFO performs 50th live concert amid pandemic

  • Post author:Kelly Smith
  • Post published:March 1, 2021
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One year after the coronavirus brought our world to a standstill, The Florida Orchestra has hit a milestone filled with hope: We have now performed more than 50 concerts for…

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Read more about the article Watch The Florida Orchestra on WEDU TV this Friday

Watch The Florida Orchestra on WEDU TV this Friday

  • Post author:Florida Orchestra
  • Post published:January 26, 2021
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The Florida Orchestra debuts on WEDU-PBS television this Friday (Dec. 18) at 9 pm with Inside the Music: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, a special broadcast recorded live at the Mahaffey Theater…

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Read more about the article Daniel Black named resident conductor

Daniel Black named resident conductor

  • Post author:Florida Orchestra
  • Post published:October 5, 2020
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We are thrilled to announce that Daniel Black is our new resident conductor, our first in more than a decade. He conducts, composes and – new skill! – makes virtual orchestra videos during pandemics. Congratulations, Dan!

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Read more about the article Concerts will follow CDC guidelines for masks, distancing

Concerts will follow CDC guidelines for masks, distancing

  • Post author:Florida Orchestra
  • Post published:September 29, 2020
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Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March, nothing has been more important than the health and safety of our patrons, musicians and staff. That has never wavered. Now, as…

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